James Gandolfini's Body to Return to NYC, Funeral Service Set for Thursday June 27

Sopranos star's family expects to fly his remains back to the States tomorrow, spokesman Michael Kobold said in a statement today

By Brandi Fowler, Marcus Mulick Jun 23, 2013 5:01 PMTags
James GandolfiniPascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

James Gandolfini's body is expected to be back in the U.S. Monday.

A spokesman for the late Sopranos star's family, Michael Kobold, announced the news in Rome, Italy Sunday, saying they are "hopefully getting James Gandolfini's remains back to the States tomorrow."

"The provisional plan is to depart Rome tomorrow afternoon and arrive in the U.S. in the evening," he continued.

"On behalf of the Gandolfini family, I would like to thank the Italian authorities for all the assistance they have rendered in expediting the formalities necessary to repatriate James Gandolfini's remains to the United States," Kobold said.

"We are fully aware that this process usually takes 7 days and we are extremely grateful for their efficiency in dealing with this matter. It has been our privilege to be guests in your beautiful country, despite the difficult circumstances. We sincerely thank you."